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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The chief intellectual, according to Rand, is which type of person?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Scientist.
(d) Doctor.

2. Rand states that to oppose views, one need which of the following?
(a) Emotions.
(b) Faith.
(c) Morals.
(d) Philosophy.

3. How does Kira feel about using Andrei?
(a) She is remorseful.
(b) She denies feeling remorse, but actually does.
(c) She feels no remorse.
(d) She feels bad at first but then forgets.

4. Rand describes perception as which of the following?
(a) Learned.
(b) Animalistic.
(c) Created.
(d) Hindered.

5. What adjective does Rand use to describe the USA's founding fathers?
(a) Thinkers.
(b) Politicians.
(c) Bodyguards.
(d) Intellectuals.

6. Rand states that collectivism is dead in which country?
(a) Japan.
(b) USA.
(c) Greece.
(d) France.

7. Freedom and philosophy first arose in which setting, according to Rand?
(a) Ancient Greece.
(b) Ancient Rome.
(c) Soviet Russia.
(d) Renaissance Europe.

8. Rand states that the only tools of cognition are not which of the following?
(a) Negative feelings.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Logical thoughts.
(d) Weapons.

9. Rand says that no man has the right to do which of the following?
(a) Consider using force when provoked.
(b) Create force.
(c) Initiate force against others.
(d) Provoke force.

10. What country does Rand believe is deluding itself?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) Spain.
(d) United States of America.

11. What is the Witch Doctor's weapon?
(a) Reality.
(b) Morality.
(c) Perception.
(d) Happiness.

12. In which period did capitalism arise?
(a) 17th century.
(b) 19th century.
(c) 18th century.
(d) 20th century.

13. What does Rand describe socialism as a revolt against?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Emotion.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Capitalism.

14. What kind of crime was Leo arrested for?
(a) Political crime.
(b) Sexual crime.
(c) Vandalism.
(d) Murder.

15. The goal of this book is to do which of the following, according to Rand?
(a) Present new information.
(b) Share a fictional story for pleasure.
(c) Alarm Americans.
(d) Remind readers of a past warning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Kant allegedly close philosophy to?

2. Kira asks Andrei what it feels like to be treated like which of the following?

3. Why does Kira have a love affair with somebody she does not like?

4. What does Rand believe capitalism wiped out?

5. What does Rand state that capitalism is incompatible with?

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